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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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