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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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