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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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