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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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