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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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