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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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