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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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