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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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