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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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