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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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