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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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