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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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