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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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