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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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