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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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