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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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