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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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