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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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