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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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