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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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