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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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