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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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