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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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