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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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