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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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