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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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