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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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