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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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