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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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