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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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