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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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