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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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