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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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