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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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