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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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