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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers 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 courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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