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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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