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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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