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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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