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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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