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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates 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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