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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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