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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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