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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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