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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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