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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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