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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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