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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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