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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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