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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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