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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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