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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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