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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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