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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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