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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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