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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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