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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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