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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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