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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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