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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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