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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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