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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations 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 many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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