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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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