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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology enable humans all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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