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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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