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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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