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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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