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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth 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 mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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