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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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