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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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