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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources