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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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