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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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