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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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