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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education