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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all aver 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. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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