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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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