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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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