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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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