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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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