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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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