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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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