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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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