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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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