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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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