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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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