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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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