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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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