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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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