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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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