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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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