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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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