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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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