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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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