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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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