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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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