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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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