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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. 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 consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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