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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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