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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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