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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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