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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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