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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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