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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important 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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