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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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