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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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