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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the 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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