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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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