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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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