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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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