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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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