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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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