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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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