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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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