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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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