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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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