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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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