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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education have made it possible for learners 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 online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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