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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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