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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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