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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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