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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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