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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)