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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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