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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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