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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling 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 sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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