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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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