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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing 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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