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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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