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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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