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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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