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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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