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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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