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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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