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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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