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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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