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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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