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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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