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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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