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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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