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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around 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. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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