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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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