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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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