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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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