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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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