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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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