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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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