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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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