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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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