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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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