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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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