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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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