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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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