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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC 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 blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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