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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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