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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses 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 ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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