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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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