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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth 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 free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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