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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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