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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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