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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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