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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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