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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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