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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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