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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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