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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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