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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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