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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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