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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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