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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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