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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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