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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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