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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores 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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