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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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