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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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