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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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