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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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