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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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