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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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