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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. 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. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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