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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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