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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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