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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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