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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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