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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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