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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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