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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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