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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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