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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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