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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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