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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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