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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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