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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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