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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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