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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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