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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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