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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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