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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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