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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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