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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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