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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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