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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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