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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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