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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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