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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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