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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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