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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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