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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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