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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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