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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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