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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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