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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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