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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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