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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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