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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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