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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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