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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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