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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are enabling learners all around 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. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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