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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world 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 open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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