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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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