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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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