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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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