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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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