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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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