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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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