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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? 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 educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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