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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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