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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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