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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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