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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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