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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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