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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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