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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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