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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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