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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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