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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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