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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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