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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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