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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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