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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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