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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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