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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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