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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over 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 online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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