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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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