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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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