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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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