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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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