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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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