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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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