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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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