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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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