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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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