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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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