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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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