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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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