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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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