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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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