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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are enabling humans all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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