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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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