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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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