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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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