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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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