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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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