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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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