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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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