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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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