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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these new open education experiments. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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