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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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