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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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