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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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