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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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