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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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