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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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