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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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