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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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