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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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