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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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