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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants 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 free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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