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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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