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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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