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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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