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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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