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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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