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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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