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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education ventures. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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