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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education