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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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