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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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