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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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