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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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