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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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