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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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