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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major 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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