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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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