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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over 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. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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