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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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