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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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