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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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