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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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