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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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