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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources