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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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