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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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