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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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