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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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