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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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