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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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