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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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