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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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