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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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