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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth 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 online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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