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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology enable students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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