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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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