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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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