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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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