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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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