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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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