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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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