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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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