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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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