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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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