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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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