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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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