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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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