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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in 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 customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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