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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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