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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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