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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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