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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses 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 mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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