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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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