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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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