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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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