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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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