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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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