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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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