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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations 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. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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