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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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