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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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