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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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