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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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