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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education experiments. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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