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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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