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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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