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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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