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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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