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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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