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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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