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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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