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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. 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 online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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