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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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