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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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