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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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