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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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