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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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