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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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