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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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