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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators 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 original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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