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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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