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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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