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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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