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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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