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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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