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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for 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 massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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