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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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