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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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