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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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