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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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