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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure 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 massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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