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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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