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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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