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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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