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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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