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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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