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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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