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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines 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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