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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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