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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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