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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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