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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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