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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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