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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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