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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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