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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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