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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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