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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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