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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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