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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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