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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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