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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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