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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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