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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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