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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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