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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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