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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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