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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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