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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate 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 online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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