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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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