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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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