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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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