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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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