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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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