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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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