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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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