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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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