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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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