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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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