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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important 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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