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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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