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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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