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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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