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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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