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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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