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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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