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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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