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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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