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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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