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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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