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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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