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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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