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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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