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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in 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 customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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