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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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