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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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