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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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