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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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