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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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