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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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