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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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