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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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