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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free 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 issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? 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 organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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