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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open education experiments. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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