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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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