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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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