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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of 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. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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