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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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