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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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