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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the major 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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