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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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