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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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