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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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