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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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