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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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