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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies 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 institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major 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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