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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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