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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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