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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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