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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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