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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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