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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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