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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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