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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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