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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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