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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating 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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