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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies 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 teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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