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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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