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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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