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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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