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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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