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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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