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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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