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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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