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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education are empowering students all over the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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