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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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