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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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