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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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