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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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