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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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