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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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