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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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