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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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