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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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