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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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