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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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