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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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