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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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