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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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