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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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