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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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