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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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