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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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