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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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