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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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