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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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