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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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