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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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