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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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