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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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