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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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