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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important 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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