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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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