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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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