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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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