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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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