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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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