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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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