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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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