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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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