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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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