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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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