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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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