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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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