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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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