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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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