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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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