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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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