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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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