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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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