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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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