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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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