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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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