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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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