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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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